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Pennsylvania and West Virginia · 2 days

A scenic journey through the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania and the rugged Appalachian landscapes of West Virginia, visiting historic towns and lush river valleys along the Robert C. Byrd Drive corridor.

2days
8stops
631km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Elkview — start in Connellsville, end in War.

DAY01

Connellsville → Elkview

394 km · 4h 8m driving · Overnight in Elkview
  1. 09:00
    Connellsville Historic District· start
  2. 18 km · 11m
  3. 12:00
    Mount Pleasant Main Street
  4. 51 km · 32m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Somerset Historical Center
  6. 325 km · 3h 25m
  7. 17:00
    Elkview· overnight
DAY02

Beckley → War

237 km · 2h 30m driving
  1. 09:00
    Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine· start
  2. 34 km · 22m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Hinton Historic District
  4. 46 km · 29m
  5. 15:00
    Princeton City Park
  6. 64 km · 40m
  7. 17:00
    War Main Street
Heads Up
  • Expect winding mountain roads in southern West Virginia; allow extra time for travel between Hinton and War.
  • Check local weather for the Appalachian region as summer storms can cause sudden visibility changes.
  • Verify operating hours for historical sites in Somerset and Beckley before arrival.